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Butylated hydroxyanisole

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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. [1]

23 relations: Anisole, Antioxidant, Butylated hydroxytoluene, Carcinogen, E number, Ethanol, Food additive, Food and Chemical Toxicology, Hamster, Isobutylene, Isomer, Isotretinoin, Lovastatin, Mequinol, Methanol, National Institutes of Health, Papilloma, Propylene glycol, Radical (chemistry), Rancidification, Scavenger (chemistry), Simvastatin, Squamous cell carcinoma.

Anisole

Anisole, or methoxybenzene, is an organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H5.

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Antioxidant

Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidation of other molecules.

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Butylated hydroxytoluene

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties.

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Carcinogen

A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer.

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E number

E numbers are codes for substances that are permitted to be used as food additives for use within the European Union and EFTA.

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Ethanol

Ethanol, also called alcohol, ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, and drinking alcohol, is a chemical compound, a simple alcohol with the chemical formula.

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Food additive

Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste, appearance, or other qualities.

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Food and Chemical Toxicology

Food and Chemical Toxicology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering aspects of food safety, chemical safety, and other aspects of consumer product safety.

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Hamster

Hamsters are rodents (order Rodentia) belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, which contains about 25 species classified in six or seven genera.

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Isobutylene

Isobutylene (or 2-methylpropene) is a hydrocarbon of industrial significance.

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Isomer

An isomer (from Greek ἰσομερής, isomerès; isos.

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Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin, also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid (and colloquially referred to by its former brand name Accutane or Roaccutane), is a medication primarily used to treat severe acne.

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Lovastatin

Lovastatin (Merck's Mevacor) is a statin drug, used for lowering cholesterol in those with hypercholesterolemia to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Mequinol

Mequinol, MeHQ or 4-methoxyphenol, is a phenol used in dermatology and organic chemistry.

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Methanol

Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol among others, is a chemical with the formula CH3OH (a methyl group linked to a hydroxyl group, often abbreviated MeOH).

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National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research, founded in the late 1870s.

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Papilloma

A papilloma (plural papillomas or papillomata) (papillo- + -oma) is a benign epithelial tumor growing exophytically (outwardly projecting) in nipple-like and often finger-like fronds.

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Propylene glycol

Propylene glycol (IUPAC name: propane-1,2-diol) is a synthetic organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O2.

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Radical (chemistry)

In chemistry, a radical (more precisely, a free radical) is an atom, molecule, or ion that has an unpaired valence electron.

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Rancidification

Rancidity is the complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, moisture or by bacterial action, resulting in unpleasant taste and odor, which may be described as rancidity.

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Scavenger (chemistry)

A scavenger in chemistry is a chemical substance added to a mixture in order to remove or de-activate impurities and unwanted reaction products, for example oxygen, to make sure that they will not cause any unfavorable reactions.

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Simvastatin

Simvastatin, marketed under the trade name Zocor among others, is a lipid-lowering medication.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinomas, also known as epidermoid carcinoma are a number of different types of cancer that result from squamous cells.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butylated_hydroxyanisole

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